VANLIFE CROATIA - Can you Wild Camp? We find out!

In this video, we explore the beautiful scenery of Croatia in our self-built camper van and are forced to camp in the wild. VANLIFE CROATIA - Can you Wild Camp? We find out!
We drive to the most southerly point of Croatia, a slim peninsular of land jutting out into the Adriatic Sea that was a former military fortress projecting the southern coastline but now abandoned.
There are a lot of little roads between the bushes and trees where you can find a secluded parking spot and the views from this location are breathtaking.
Google map location for the helipad goo.gl/maps/D5zWzVCiqKb81uWQ9
We drive back along the scenic coastal road to the capital city Dubrovnik. The old wall city is really worth a visit, the white buildings capped with bright red clay tiles are a sight to see.
We park overnight in the local Hospital, with only a short walk along the coast to the old town.
It cost us 110 kunas to park for 24hrs which was roughly £12 GBP at the time of filming.
Google map location for the hospital car park goo.gl/maps/ar9mTedjXEtrBtdXA
At the time of filming (Nov 2021), most of the campsites are closed for the end of the holiday season so it is more acceptable to wild camp as long as you respect others and the local area. We find a wild camp spot in the region of Kućište, surrounded by nature and right by the sea. It used to be a campsite but now disused. You are permitted to park there and its off-road location, surrounded by trees, makes for a very nice place to stay.
Google map link goo.gl/maps/kKQN7buGWbtxfU789
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[@nicothechihuahua3167]

Wow what a stunning place.

[@rudivandoornegat2371]

I love the beauty of the old city and its architecture as well.

[@GregVirgoe]

It was a feast for the eyes and spotless clean, the floor was so polished you could see your face in it. Lovely place.

[@stevemerricks4500]

Dubrovnik, Cavtat, Slano and Ston, Croatia is a hidden gem

[@GregVirgoe]

You’re right, it’s not somewhere you’d think of as a holiday destination but it’s so beautiful and the people are really nice too 😃

[@arthurkettle3010]

Excellent vid..... Love Croatia....looking forward to seeing Split again! 👍

[@GregVirgoe]

It’s been one of the highlights of our trip 🤩👍🏼

[@tinam7979]

What a stunning country , love the places you’re stopping at x fabulous to hear Lou’s commentary too ❤️ x

[@GregVirgoe]

Hi Tina, thank you for watching our video and look forward to seeing you at the NEC 😃

[@re33ce]

Absolutely stunning ❤️ Hope You Both Had A Fantastic Time x

[@GregVirgoe]

It was a really nice surprise for us as we didn’t know what to expect.

[@ianofsjkartwork]

That was a awesome place to vist on your travels Greg.........stay safe.........thanks for sharing

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you for watching and for leaving a great comment 👍🏼😃

[@Gallivantinggriffiths]

Great parks up greg and how kind and generous where those people letting you stay and use the facilities, just shows you theres alot more good people out there.... cheers glen

[@GregVirgoe]

Yes it was pretty incredible. We found everyone to be very nice. 😃

[@geoffcampbell7846]

I really enjoyed that vlog. Its chucking down here tonight as I watch your vlog so its fitting to sit back and enjoy. Loved the content with loads to see and enjoy. Thanks lou and Greg, looking forward to the next one. 😎

[@GregVirgoe]

I’m glad you enjoyed it Geoff. Try to pack as much into the vids as poss so I’m pleased 😀 you noticed.

[@jakovmx1851]

Hi Greg! Love your diy videos. I have watched all of them and use your diagrams and ideas in my own van conversion. I am from Croatia and I am so glad you have seen my beautyfull country.

[@GregVirgoe]

We were so amazed with how beautiful Croatia is and how generous the people are. We will love to return another time and explore more places. 👍🏼

[@jakovmx1851]

@@GregVirgoe if path crosses thru Zagreb it will be my pleasure to meet you and give you city tour

[@mickwhitney922]

Another video worth watching well done Greg and lou

[@GregVirgoe]

Hi Mick, hope you are well. Thank you for watching us 😃

[@mickwhitney922]

@@GregVirgoe wouldn't miss it for the world 😁😁😁

[@horstszibulski19]

Welcome to King's Landing, nice area! :-D

[@mausie1967]

Another great video!!!

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much 🤩

[@gordonbryson2986]

Another very informative enjoyable vlog Greg ,keep em coming All the best from bonnie Scotland

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much Gordon 😃👍🏼

[@Rob.1340]

Thank you. 👍🚐😎

[@benlaughlin9453]

Looks great. Just want to say thanks for your help fitting out mercedes. Great videos. Enjoy your travels. Looks great.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you for continuing to support our channel. 👍🏼😃

[@gallivantinggalantes]

Hi, really enjoyed this video you are finding some great places to park. Shame the beautiful weather turned to rain x

[@annemarsden2323]

A brilliant video thanks for sharing 🚐🌞

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you for watching 👍🏼😃

[@katcankan7129]

This was great Greg & Lou. It was nice to hear Lou doing some narration 😊💜

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Kat, she is getting more confident with each video. Soon be in front of the camera 🤞🏼🤩

[@katcankan7129]

Lou you are doing fab 🤗💜

[@ronbooth1382]

Another great video Greg. Fantastic scenery, you both look really chilled out. Lou's little speaking parts give a nice balance to the commentary. See you soon, Love to Lou

[@GregVirgoe]

I hope the sound was a little better in this one. I put up some of the levels. Although in places it does sound loud to me. Do you listen through headphones in the studio? Love you both x

[@paulclarkson5494]

That was a brilliant video a little bit of everything just what we want to see. What was fuel prices like. Well done keep them coming. Loving it. Paul and jilly ❤

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you for watching. The fuel was cheaper in Croatia than the rest of Europe on a par with the UK

[@FionanDavidatNo12]

I've loved this one. Starting off with those beautiful skies again. I'd wondered if you'd explored those disused out buildings :) I was exhausted walking up those stairs in Dubrovnik old town too lol It's good to know about the border crossings Croatia/Bosnia. I bet a lot of people don't give that much thought. I know I wouldn't have 🙈 Another dose of fabulous scenery... "and that's it!" 😉

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Fiona, pleased you liked it. Thank you for such a lovely comment. Best wishes x

[@paulwatton2415]

Hi both, great vid we went to Croatia with our moto went down all that part of the coast , thanks for the views on the roof at debrovnik as the queues where so big we gave it a miss, we did do the change of countries u did but before brexit so it did take a little while to get through but ok, we stayed in trigera and it was great very jealous of u both , thanks for all the memories ,

[@GregVirgoe]

We got to the wall 30mins before closing so had to run around just to get the video footage. Pleased you liked it 👍🏼😃

[@JimJones-bn1xo]

Croatia is on my bucket list to do, very informative video (as usual) looking forward to following in your footsteps!

[@GregVirgoe]

You will definitely enjoy it I’m sure 😃👍🏼

[@JimJones-bn1xo]

If you go back let me know perhaps you could show me the ropes Greg

[@GregVirgoe]

@@JimJones-bn1xo always happy to meet fellow travellers on the road

[@LukaszJ]

Nice place around : Ston and Prapratno camping. Pozdrawiam!

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you for posting those suggestions 👍🏼😃

[@vanlifeoverlander6785]

Dubrovnik is a beautiful city, former name Ragusa which was adopted by Camille Bloch for its chocolate bar. Nice Vids Greg.

[@GregVirgoe]

Very interesting thanks for sharing that with us 👍🏼😊

[@martincraven4202]

Another great video Greg. We did the journey from Split to Dubrovnik in 2017 crossing the border twice is a complete ball ache. We visited Havar, Mijet and Kortula as part of the trip. Kortula is stunning so can't wait for your next video. Ask the locals about Marco Polo. Split is also stunning. Very different to Dubrovnik but it has a real charm to it and less tourists. Keep these video's coming... Brilliant.

[@GregVirgoe]

We got to see more interesting places going along the islands so I’m glad we did that. 😃👍🏼

[@dragodrazenovic1064]

You missed 3 out of 3! 😂 It's HVAR, MLJET and KORČULA!

[@GregVirgoe]

@@dragodrazenovic1064 at the end of this video you can see the van on the ferry heading to Korcula 😊

[@stewartashling]

Thank god I found you.

[@GregVirgoe]

Hope the videos are helping you 😃

[@mrbb06]

We got insurance at the border for Bosnia - and although we had concerns about it only being 3rd party, so glad we did as it was absolutely stunning. It was also very interesting visiting Sarajevo. Great people, great place! I just used to take the fuel pump relay out whenever we left the van to give us extra peace of mind! 😂

[@GregVirgoe]

That’s interesting that you can arrange that at the border. Thanks for sharing this with us 👍🏼😃

[@mmwaashumslowww7167]

Nicely filmed and edited Greg and you managed to show a lot in half an hour. Those e scooters looked fun and seem quite nippy. I hope you slept well with the storm, as it's a real treat to be tucked up in bed with the rain pelting the roof.

[@GregVirgoe]

Yes we traded the bikes in for scooters on this trip. They take up less space in the garage of the van. They have a top speed of 27kph which is a good bicycle speed 😃

[@ralphjolly5482]

@@GregVirgoe What make and model of scooter did you go for if you dont mind me asking? I m looking at buying some at the moment

[@GregVirgoe]

@@ralphjolly5482 we have the xiaomi pro 2 electric scooters 🛴 they have slightly bigger motor so handle inclines better and not too bad on price. 👍🏼😃

[@alutious]

glad you are finally putting that beautifully built van to use!! I like how it's so calm you just decide to kind of whisper. I haven't finished watching it yet. I ordered my van! Will probably take 9 months. i need some help with my electrical and how to lay it out. I have a better idea now but am wonder if i should just put most of my cables to a bus bar. The one that is puzzling is the isolator (not getting a dc to dc charger yet). I upgraded the alternator from 180 to 220 A and am wondering how much actually gets to the house battery, i think the isolator supports 140. I expect my two agm batteries will be charged in an hour of driving. You had Great Weather.

[@alutious]

I am also impressed with how quiet your van is with all the movement that your great camera angle is showing.

[@GregVirgoe]

I would recommend you go with a DC to DC charger as it will meter the correct amount of charge into your leisure batteries depending on their make and state of charge. Be careful trying to put too much charge into lead based batteries too quickly can cause overheating and more series problems. A rule of thumb is 10% of the rated capacity. So 200Ah of battery should be charged with max of 20amps. 👍🏼

[@WearAway]

Looks a stunning place definitely a place we want to visit and yep baps said he would have done what you did island hopping instead of going into Bosnia 🇧🇦 hope to cyas 1 day we do miss ya but don't tell anyone 😉 🤣🤣❤❤

[@GregVirgoe]

Hi ya, it’s really worth a visit. Hope we do get to meet up with you guys soon. Let’s chat and sort something out 👍🏼😃xx

[@nickymurtagh2206]

Hi Greg, Love your video series. How do you charge your scooters? From the inverter or can you do it directly from the solar?

[@robertcanning1888]

Get the iptv on a firestick greg. New subscriber . good vlog

[@GregVirgoe]

We normally don’t watch TV much at all. Too busy relaxing and enjoying the surroundings 😃👍🏼

[@barrychase4921]

Another great update Greg! Where do you source your music?

[@GregVirgoe]

I subscribe to “Epidemic Sounds” they have 35,000 tracks from all genres. Think it has made a big difference to the feel of my video. I hope you like the new choices 👍🏼

[@Lou_Sylw_Bulgarian_Rescue_Dogs]

Nice one Greg. We have been in Croatia for over a month and I have to say, its one of the most beautiful countries we have ever visited. Parking up was never an issue for us because we are out of season. But so many reviews on Park4night said they were woke up and fined 1000kuna per person in the van. So my advice to anyone, is visit out of season! 😉 All the best Greg & Lou👍

[@GregVirgoe]

I have to agree, it really did surprise us and hope to return to explore more. Omis was incredible but we had bad weather so want to go back there when it’s sunny 🌞👍🏼

[@Lou_Sylw_Bulgarian_Rescue_Dogs]

@@GregVirgoe Its a good enough reason to return to me 👍🌞 The entire Makarska Riveriera is just beautiful. We will return to see more of the islands I am sure. We managed to get around 3. But just couldn't afford to see them all. So left that open for holidays in the future! 👍

[@toronado455]

nice hat! 🤠

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you 🤠😁

[@Nick-kn2os]

Hi Greg and Lou really nice piece of video:::::::I can see why your probably best camper van you-tube channel........Out of interest have you any shows planned this year........Take care both you

[@GregVirgoe]

That’s very kind of you and yes we do have some shows planned. We will be at the NEC on Saturday in February. We have the van on show at Camp Quirky in May, tickets go live today at 10am and I’m doing a few workshops their. We also have the van on show at Stratford International Campervan show in June. 👍🏼😃

[@vanlifeoverlander6785]

Don’t forget to visit Plitvice Lake National Park. You won’t regret it.

[@GregVirgoe]

Yes we did you will see in the next video. Thank you 😊

[@snoman1999]

So glad you went to that little bar on the outside of the walls in Dubrovnik ❤️ We had a brilliant time in Croatia out of season We got caught in the mother of all storms further up the coast in Rovinj.. We were parked up with our friends in an old disused campsite very similar to the one you guys stayed at, and there were trees falling around us and we had to retreat to safety We did the border crossing into and out of Bosnia with no problems at all although it was very surreal.. We love turning up at border crossings and experiencing what each country has to offer.. Montenegro and Albania were really cool crossings, sat with mainly locals 🚐💨❤️

[@GregVirgoe]

The little bar was quite busy even though it was out of season but it got cold very quick when the sun went down. I’ve since found out about the neum agreement where Croatia locals can transit through Bosnia with minimal fuss, I’m guessing set up mostly for trade and lorry’s etc 👍🏼😃

[@lth1072]

Croatia looks like a beautiful country. I've heard of a lot of people using it as a refuge to escape from the schengen zone. That'll soon be ending though when they join the other schengen countries..

[@GregVirgoe]

Sadly you are right so that will be a shame as you could easily spend lots of time there.

[@poolsgame]

Very wonderful scene. The video is very vivid. What camera did you use?

[@GregVirgoe]

I use 4 cameras for different things. Osmo action for vlogging DJI Mavic air 2 for drone shots Next base dash cam for driving footage and sometimes just my iPhone. Shoot at a min of 1080p and 60fps drone is shot at 4K so I can zoom in and not lose quality.

[@milansinko6253]

Dodjite opet na ljeto !

[@GregVirgoe]

We would like to spend a summer holiday in OMIS when you can enjoy the beach, Sea and all the restaurants and bars are full of people I think it would be the ideal holiday destination 😎

[@noelgregdavis8235]

Good vlog greg as usual but I noticed on last few videos the sound was going up and down I don't know if it's the mic r my tv but I watch a lot of KZbin and it only seems to be yours now not all the time but I still enjoy them all

[@GregVirgoe]

The last couple have been edited on new professional software to handle the 4K drone footage. I always tweak each audio track to get it to approx the same level and when I review it sounds ok but what parts are quiet to you please 😃👍🏼

[@noelgregdavis8235]

@@GregVirgoe right greg I watched it again for ye and at 5.30 when you were talking about the network's then at 11min walking down to the old town 15.15 when you were sitting on the rock till about 17.30 then about 25.30 when you were parked up till about 28 as I said good vlog always watch you can't wait till the next one hope this is good enough for you

[@GregVirgoe]

@@noelgregdavis8235 that’s great feedback thank you 🙏🏼😃

[@965039065]

Keep those videos coming. What about the new van?🤣🤣🤣

[@davidmackintosh3291]

Hi Greg and Lou Could I just ask why is your driving seat lower then the passenger seat is it because of the swivel base and how have you found the comfort of the Merc factory seat on mileage

[@GregVirgoe]

Exactly that the swivel has raised the passenger seat a couple of inches. The driver seat is really good and I never get any fatigue driving. When we came home on the previous trip I was driving 10hrs for 4 days straight and had no problem at all. 👍🏼

[@Photostoryhr]

Hi Greg, if you are heading north along the coast Zadar is a nice city to visit.

[@GregVirgoe]

The videos were shot back in Nov last year. We are back in uk now but thank you for the recommendation Is that the city with loads of Roman buildings? 😃

[@Photostoryhr]

@@GregVirgoe Yes it is.

[@adrianburden4349]

Hello to you both, iI have tried to find what Drone and camera device you have been using as I am planning a future trip, please can you advise

[@GregVirgoe]

I’m using the DJI MAVIC AIR 2 drone and my vlogging camera is the DJI OSMO ACTION with an external RODE MIC 🎤

[@GregVirgoe]

I also use a Nextbase Dashcam for driving footage and sometimes just record on my iPhone as it does take great photos and video.

[@adrianburden4349]

@@GregVirgoe I have had a number of dash cams in the past that just seem to pack up eventually, I have recently been told about Nextbase, thank you. Do you have one or two gas cylinders on your van and do you have an external fill socket? Where are you currently

[@adrianburden4349]

@@GregVirgoe Thank you very much, I will check them out when I get a chance

[@GregVirgoe]

@@adrianburden4349 I have a 13kg gaslow refillable tank with external fill point.

[@johnsutton2527]

Wish i had the money to do what your doing, it must cost thousands , it's just a dream for me.

[@GregVirgoe]

It really doesn’t. When you live in a van you can do it very cheaply. We no longer have a house so no bills from that. I pay running cost for the van and food. 👍🏼😃

[@northernstar4811]

"Can you Wild Camp?" "Wild camping" is generally frowned upon in Croatia.

[@GregVirgoe]

Did you watch the video at all??